At St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School, we are committed to providing every child with opportunities to thrive. Through a wide range of academic, creative, and personal development programs, we nurture confident, resilient, and lifelong learners in a caring and supportive Christian environment.
Here are some of the educational visits that have taken place at SASM in the past 12 months:
Y3 Buster Farm (Iron Age and Stone Age)
Y5 Marchants Hill
Y5 non-Marchants Hill park visit
Y6 Gunnersbury Park (Victorians)
Y4 Roman Day (Freshwater Theatre)
Y5/6 Hockey team competition
Y4 boys Football team competition
Cressida Cowell author talk
Y3 Rose Theatre (A Christmas Carol)
Y4 Classics worship at Surbiton High
Hockey tournament
Football tournament
Cross Country
Indoor athletics
Y6 Primary Mental Health Conference
UK Junior Maths Challenge (online)
Girls’ basketball competition (Y5)
New age kurling competition
Table tennis festival (Y3/4)
Morden Mosque (Y6)
Slam Poetry (Y4)
Hampton Court Palace (Y4)
Junior Citizenship (Y6)
Painshill park (Y6)
UK Junior Maths Challenge bonus round (Y6)
Year 4 swimming lessons at Imber Court (Y4)
School on the River (Y5)
Rose theatre author talk (Y5)
Kayaking (Y6)
Southwark Cathedral (MPs)
Battersea Arts Centre - author talk (Y6)
Isle of Wight residential (Y6)
STEM day at Surbiton High (Year 3 group)
Transition experience at Hollyfield (Y5)
Here are some of the enrichment events that have taken place at SASM in the past 12 months:
Insight talks (Y3-6)
Chelsea FC digital blue coding sessions (Y3)
HSBC finance education lessons to all classes
Communion talk (Y4)
Viking day - Hobgoblin theatre (Y5)
Egyptian day - Hobgoblin theatre (Y3)
Rock Squad Assembly (all years)
NSPCC workshops (Y5/6)
Art project day with local artist (Y4)
Sam Copeland - author talk (all years)
Diwali Dance workshop (Y3)
Blitz workshop (Y3)
Karate workshop (Y3/4)
Yoga workshop (Y5/6)
RSE nurses (Y5/6)
Bikeability (Y5/Y6)
Transition talks (Y5/6)
In the final week of each half term, we run 'Fullness Focus' days. These give pupils the opportunity to explore learning beyond the statutory curriculum. Recently, themes have included: Speaking and listening; Rights Respecting; Easter Around the World; a Sense of Place and Alternative Energy.
We believe that as many pupils as possible should have the opportunity to represent SASM in sports events and the school does not have a 'first' or 'second' sports team. We take part in a huge range of sports events across the borough and beyond, including hockey, football, cross country, table tennis, New Age Kurling and dodgeball. We are especially proud that SEND pupils not only represent the school in events but also experience success; for example, our SEND pupil team recently represented the Borough of Kingston in the London Youth Games for New Age Kurling.
Each year, SASM runs a Sports Week where all pupils have an opportunity to try new sports such as karate, yoga or kayaking (which also equips pupils with water safety skills). This week also includes our annual Sports Morning, held in Victoria Park. As part of the taught curriculum, pupils in Year 4 complete a series of swimming lessons.
During each lunchtime, organised sports are hosted on the MUGA, led by a member of staff. This includes mixed and girls-only football sessions, basketball and cricket. We also have a popular outdoor gym and table tennis area.
At SASM, every pupil delivers a speech to persuade their class to elect them as a Member of our School Parliament (MP). Following the speeches, each class elects an MP for each of our 5 school committees (environment, advocacy, learning, wellbeing and faith). As a result, we will have 60 elected MPs in the school, who work in their committees to lead change and make sure all pupils are included in life at SASM.
In addition to our music curriculum, pupils have access to opportunities including:
Choir club and performances
Band club and performances
Christmas production
Children playing instruments in Collective Worship
Year 6 production
SASM hosts one-to-one music tuition via the Kingston Music Service as well as funding whole-class music tuition in Year 5, where all pupils learn the ukulele.
On Saturdays, SASM hosts pupils for Rock Squad, where groups of pupils form bands and learn a range of instruments. Termly rock-gigs are then performanced to parents, carers and the school community.
All pupils have access to targeted teaching if they require it, regardless of whether they are on the school's SEND register.
At St Andrew's and St Mark's, we have a Year 3 and Year 6 buddy system that fosters meaningful relationships and a sense of community across age groups. Each Year 6 pupil is paired with a Year 3 buddy, providing younger students with a supportive mentor as they transition into Key Stage 2. This partnership builds confidence and social skills in Year 3 pupils while giving Year 6 students an opportunity to develop leadership, empathy, and responsibility. Together, these connections contribute to a caring and collaborative school environment where all pupils can thrive.
As a Gold Green Tree School, we are proud to champion environmental education and sustainability through the Woodland Trust's Green Tree Schools Award. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a love for nature and empowering pupils to take an active role in protecting the environment as well as a sense of belonging. Through initiatives such as tree planting, outdoor learning, and eco-friendly projects, our pupils develop a deep connection to the natural world and an understanding of their responsibility as global citizens. These experiences inspire them to thrive by building confidence, teamwork, and a sense of purpose while making a positive impact on the planet.
Pupils are invited at lunchtimes to work in our Spiritual Garden, growing fruits and vegetables as well as creating habitats for wildlife. This opportunity gives pupils practical skills, enhances wellbeing and fosters a sense of stewardship.
